Fawry and Bel Egypt Join Forces to Launch Digital Financing Solutions for Retailers
The initiative aims to support 25,000 retailers across Egypt, enhancing their digital transformation and business growth.
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Future Blockchain Summit and Fintech Surge: Key Insights and Innovations
Panel discussions highlighted the role of AI in expanding decentralized finance applications across various sectors.
Bahrain FinTech Bay Launches MENA Innovation Academy to Boost Fintech Talent
The academy will offer diverse courses, starting with an AI in FinTech program from UC Berkeley, aimed at developing skills for the digital economy.
FinVolution Group Launches Daira Fintech Platform in Pakistan, Expanding Global Presence
FinVolution Group has launched Daira, its new fintech platform in Pakistan, marking a major step in its global expansion. The platform aims to address the country’s financial inclusion gap by providing localized digital financial services. With this launch, FinVolution strengthens its presence in South Asia’s growing fintech market.
Dubai Launches ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ to Transform Digital Payment Solutions
Digital Dubai has launched the ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ to enhance secure digital payment solutions across government and private sectors. Aiming for 90% cashless transactions by 2026, the initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and is expected to boost economic growth by over AED 8 billion annually.
Bokra Partners with Canadian International College to Launch USD 200K Fund for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Egypt-based fintech Bokra has partnered with the Canadian International College to launch a USD 200,000 fund supporting aspiring student entrepreneurs. The initiative introduces Bokra Academy, which aims to bridge academia and industry by providing essential skills, certified courses, and access to employment or funding for entrepreneurial ventures.
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Forge Partnership to Digitize Payments in MEA
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year partnership to digitize payment acceptance across the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration will utilize Mastercard Gateway to enhance transaction security and speed, benefiting thousands of merchants and consumers across the region.
Wasoko and MaxAB Merge to Create Africa’s Largest Informal Retail Platform
Wasoko and MaxAB have completed Africa’s largest tech merger, creating a Pan-African platform serving 65 million consumers. The merger expands fintech services, intra-Africa trade, and private label products across five countries, positioning the company as a leader in Africa’s evolving tech ecosystem.
Opinion: Tabby’s Acquisition of Tweeq Signals a New Era for Fintech in the GCC
This strategic move represents not just the expansion of a fintech giant, but a potential redefining of how financial services are delivered in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Tabby Acquires Saudi Mobile Wallet Tweeq to Broaden Financial Services
Tabby, a leading buy now, pay later platform, has acquired Saudi-based mobile wallet Tweeq.
